RBA Cash Rate
Finder’s RBA Survey: Third rate hike in 2026 will cost average borrower $2,661
The RBA has raised the cash rate for the third time this year, bringing it to 4.35% in May.
Taylor Blackburn is a multi-award-winning communications specialist with a focus on personal finance and insurance. Since 2018, he has been a key spokesperson for Finder, regularly appearing on major national TV programs such as Sunrise, Today, SBS, ABC, Seven, Nine and Ten News. He is frequently quoted in leading publications, including the Australian Financial Review (AFR), The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and the ABC, offering expert insights into Australian consumer behaviour and the financial pressures impacting everyday Australians.
With a Master of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from the University of the Pacific in California, Taylor’s expertise spans both media relations and strategic communications. Prior to joining Finder, he worked with leading global brands such as Ford, Toyota, and Oracle, as well as high-profile charitable organisations, including the Lung Foundation Australia, ALS, and Breast Cancer Australia.
If you’re interested in a media interview with Taylor, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.
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The RBA has raised the cash rate for the third time this year, bringing it to 4.35% in May.
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